Tunisia completes 52-metre military vessel
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tunisia Online
Tunisia has completed construction of the 52-metre military vessel Kairouan, according to Samia Souissi, rapporteur of the relevant committee of the National Council of Regions and Districts. Developing Tunisia’s military industry should also strengthen research, diversify partnerships and further open the sector to private firms.
Tunisia has completed construction of the 52-metre military vessel Kairouan, Samia Souissi, rapporteur of the relevant committee at the National Council of Regions and Districts, announced during the examination of the National Defence Ministry’s mission. The achievement is part of efforts to strengthen national military production and the country’s technological autonomy.
Samia Souissi presented three priorities for developing Tunisia’s military industry: creating a structure dedicated to manufacturing defence equipment, directing more scientific research towards industrial applications and diversifying partnerships. Opening the sector to private firms is also being considered to increase industrial capacity.
According to Samia Souissi, mastering technologies should enable Tunisia to strengthen its defence capabilities and gradually reduce its dependence on foreign suppliers of weapons and equipment. She also stressed that evolving threats require the development of innovation, solutions adapted to operational needs and capacities to anticipate risks.
